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Title translated to "Life Force."
This work of art is acrylic on canvas, 14.5” by 20.5”.
For as long as I can remember, my family’s strong and resilient women have profoundly influenced my perspective and journey through life. For many years, I found it difficult to comprehend my mother’s heart-wrenching decision to leave me behind with my grandfather as a child in the vibrant yet challenging landscape of Puerto Rico. However, her actions became apparent as I delved deeper into her story. I envisioned a young woman fiercely reclaiming her agency, bravely standing against a cycle of abuse, and making the agonizing choice to sacrifice her child in pursuit of her freedom and dignity.
Publication Date
2025
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Rodriguez, Hector, "Fuerza de Vida" (2025). Digital Exhibits. 54.
https://digitalcommons.newhaven.edu/digital-exhibits/54